HADDONFIELD, N.J. - The Atlantic East Conference will be celebrating Division III week from April 6 - April 12, 2026 along with all other Division III conferences and institutions. The week will provide an opportunity for schools to highlight the impact that both athletics and our student athletes have on campus and in the community.
Throughout the week, our member schools will be featured on the conference’s Instagram story to showcase their different accomplishments, athletic experience, leadership, community service and campus involvement.
Division III week will start on Monday April 6th and end on Sunday April 12th. Below are all eight member schools that will be featured throughout the week, along with an overview on what will be showcased on their specific day. All Division III Week content will be featured on the conference’s Instagram story @the_atlantic_east. More information about Division III week can also be found
here.
Takeover Schedule:
Monday, April 6: Saint Elizabeth
Tuesday, April 7: Neumann
Wednesday, April 8: Centenary & Gwynedd Mercy
Thursday, April 9: Marymount
Friday, April 10: Pratt
Saturday, April 11: Immaculata & Marywood
Centenary (NJ):
Monday, April 6: Pizza with the President
Saturday, April 11: Morgan's Message Baseball and Softball Games
Sunday, April 12: Rita's and Yoga
Additionally, there will be day in the life of Centenary student athlete videso, along with a Why D3 video!
Gwynedd Mercy:
Monday, April 6: Softball Instagram takeover
Tuesday, April 7: Men's Lacrosse Instagram takeover
Wednesday, April 8: Women's Lacrosse Instagram takeover
Thursday, April 9: Outdoor Track and Field Instagram takeover
Friday, April 10: Baseball Instagram takeover
Additionally, there will be daily Student Spotlight posts on the official athletics page. Each team will have two posts, giving student athletes a way to highlight their work on and off the field, why they chose D3, and more!
Immaculata:
Tuesday, April 7: Poster Signing and Trivia
Wednesday, April 8: Why D3 & Immaculata Video
Thursday, April 9: Softball White Out and Dollar Hot Dogs
Friday, April 10: Volley-A-Wish Tournament
Saturday, April 11: Weekend Games Tailgate & Youth Team Ceremony at Flag Football
Marymount:
Monday, April 6: Mental Health Monday with Tie Dye Shirt Making
Tuesday, April 7: Marymount Spelling Bee
Wednesday, April 8: Support the Saints Day
Thursday, April 9: Marymount Feud
Friday, April 10: Campus Cleanup
Saturday, April 11: Spikeball Tournament
Sunday, April 12: Campus Bonfire
Marywood:
Friday, April 10: NMDP Get in the Game
Saturday, April 11: Softball Instagram Takeover
Throughout the week, the Pacers will also do Thank a Teacher cards, sport swaps, Why D3 and Why Marywood.
Neumann:
Tuesday, April 7: DIII Week Kick-Off, Hot Dog Eating Contest
Thursday, April 9: Dunk Tank Tailgate
Friday, April 10: Campus Cleanup
Sunday, April 12: Athletics Prayer Service
Pratt:
Monday, April 6: Chalk Walk
Tuesday, April 7: Futsal Tournament
Wednesday, April 8: Game Night
Thursday, April 9: Karaoke Night
Friday, April 10: Alumni Panel
Additionally, there will be instagram story takeovers from different athletes to showcase what a day in their life looks like!
Saint Elizabeth:
Yet to be announced.
ABOUT ATLANTIC EAST
The Atlantic East Conference is a member of NCAA Division III comprising eight institutions in a four-state area - Gwynedd Mercy, Immaculata, Marywood and Neumann Universities in Pennsylvania; Centenary and Saint Elizabeth Universities in New Jersey, Marymount University in Virginia, and Pratt Institute in New York.
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